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Always Hire a Licensed and Bonded Plumber

Improperly installed plumbing can cause significant property damage as well as pose a health risk to your family, which is why it’s important to choose a skilled, qualified professional to work on your pipes.

Track Your Water Usage to Detect Pipe Problems

If you have water pouring out from under a sink or from behind a wall, you can instantly surmise that you have pipe problems. However, there can also be pipe issues that you don’t know about because the leak is smaller or the water is traveling to a hidden area. You still want to get the problem resolved, as you are spending too much for water and could have humidity and structural water damage going on. One way to determine if you might need pipe repair is to track your water usage.

The Top 10 Qualities of a Good Plumber

There are some characteristics that all good plumbers must possess. At Benicia Plumbing, we are proud of our plumbers and believe that are some of the finest in the industry. They are truly passionate about their trade and exhibit it every day by providing top-notch customer service and using their skills and training to do a quality job.

Three Major Holiday Plumbing Problems that are Preventable

When the holidays come around, everyone converges on your house, including Aunt Irene, Uncle Richie, all your siblings and the grandkids too. That means that your plumbing is going to get a lot of heavy use, wear and tear during from Turkey Day all the way through New Year's Day.

5 Reasons to Have a Water Filtration System

Clean water is very important to your health for drinking, showering and cooking. Many people today drink chlorine-treated water that still contains many harmful bacteria, chemicals and other contaminants. Water, like oxygen is crucial to maintaining life. Every person needs to have enough water each day for the body to function effectively, since over 70 percent of the human body is made up of water.

Best Ways to Find a Reputable Plumbing Company

First off, you don't really need to read this blog. The simple and direct answer to finding and vetting an honest and accountable plumbing company in this case is to just call us at Benicia Plumbing! But, if you really want to do a thorough search to get that coveted peace of mind, here are some of the best ways to locate a top-notch plumbing company that has all of the right experience, training and skills to do the job correctly every time.

Reasons for Drains that Get Stinky

Are you dealing with foul-smelling drains or mysterious stinky water? Healthy, clean drains and pipes help create a safe and comfortable home. However, there are instances that create the perfect conditions for that “rotten egg” smell to drift throughout a home.

Always Hire a Licensed Plumber and Get that Peace of Mind

If you are hiring a contractor of any kind to perform work on your home or property, it is essential to hire one that is both licensed and bonded. When you hire an unlicensed contractor, you are taking significant risks, including that you will be subject to a lawsuit, as well as the potential that any implied warranties afforded by state law will be void.

Plumbing Tips for Large Families

At Benicia Plumbing, we know that large families can cause considerable stress on their plumbing and that’s why we’re offering some suggestions on how to alleviate the drama associated with over-used plumbing.

Have You Updated a Bathroom for the Seniors in Your Life?

Most of today’s homes were not designed or built to accommodate aging adults or anyone with limited mobility, balance and strength. In particular, bathrooms, for example, are common places for slips and falls to happen. In order to keep older adults out of harm’s way and help them stay in their current homes as long as they possibly can, it’s vital to make smart bathroom updates for aging adults.

3 Plumbing Scams to Avoid

While the majority of plumbers are reputable, the plumbing industry has its fair share of sub-standard contractors who employ shady business practices. Here are the most common problems and recommended cures to prevent a leaky wallet.

Top 3 Problems with Older Plumbing

Old houses are often attractive to buyers because they lack the cookie-cutter look many of today’s homes have and the older homes tend to have a little more character. But with that character comes a special set of plumbing problems that owners of modern homes don’t have to face.